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Captain Condor
Captain Condor is a British comic character who has appeared in eponymous strips published by Amalgamated Press and Fleetway Publications. The character, a space pilot, first appeared in the launch issue of weekly comic ''Lion'' on 23 February 1952 and was created by Frank S. Pepper. Creation As part of Amalgamated Press' attempt to respond to the runaway success of ''Eagle'' by creating ''Lion'', management identified the need for a space hero to compete with the hugely popular Dan Dare. Despite disliking science fiction, managing editor Reg Eves commissioned writer Frank S. Pepper to devise such a character; Pepper created Captain Condor to headline the new comic. As a sign of gratitude from the publisher, Pepper was allowed to retain publishing rights to Captain, who would appear on the front cover of ''Lion'' – the only page of the comic to be printed in colour, with a second black-and-white page of "Captain Condor" being printed on the rear cover. Neither ''Lion'' nor i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lion (comics)
''Lion'' was a weekly British comics periodical published by Amalgamated Press/Fleetway Publications from 23 February 1952 to 18 May 1974. A boys' adventure comic, ''Lion'' was originally designed to compete with ''Eagle (British comics), Eagle'', the popular weekly comic published by Hulton Press that had introduced Dan Dare (ironically, ''Eagle'' was later merged into ''Lion''). ''Lion'' lasted for 1,156 issues. By the 1960s ''Lion'' had settled into being one of the most popular British weekly titles of the time. Editor Bernard Smith was always proud to say that he had the latest issue of ''Lion'' delivered to Buckingham Palace every Friday, the young Prince Charles being an avid reader (in 1960, Prince Charles was 11 years old). Publication history In 1954, Amalgamated Press (AP) editor Reg Eves was named editor of ''Lion''. Despite having no interest in science fiction, Eves was under orders from management to have a space hero to compete with Dan Dare, and commissioned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Champion (story Paper)
''The Champion'' was a British weekly boys' story paper published by Amalgamated Press, which ran from January 28, 1922, until March 19, 1955. Its original editor was Francis Addington Symonds. From 1929 until 1940 it had a monthly, pocket-sized companion paper, ''The Champion Library'', containing characters from ''The Champion'' and its sister paper ''The Triumph''. ''The Triumph'' eventually was merged into ''The Champion'' in 1942. The title was revived as a comics magazine in 1966 for a short-lived publication which merged with ''Lion'' later that year. Characters *Rockfist Rogan *Clint Morgan - Hunter of Grey Mask *Jet Jackson *Ginger Nutt *Colwyn Dane *Kalgan - The Jungle Boxer *Dixie Jim *Johnny Fleetfoot - The Redskin Winger *Kangaroo Kennedy *Punch McPhee *Trapper Pete and his Racing Huskies *Danny of the Dazzlers See also *Ted Cowan TED may refer to: Economics and finance * TED spread between U.S. Treasuries and Eurodollar Education * ''Türk Eğitim Derneği' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odhams Press
Odhams Press was a British publishing company, operating from 1920 to 1968. Originally a magazine publisher, Odhams later expanded into book publishing and then children's comics. The company was acquired by Fleetway Publications in 1961 and then IPC Magazines in 1963. In its final incarnation, Odhams was known for its Power Comics line of titles, notable for publishing reprints of American Marvel Comics superheroes. History William Odhams; Odhams Bros. In 1834 William Odhams left Sherborne, Dorset, for London, where he initially worked for ''The Morning Post''. In 1847, he went into partnership with William Biggar in Beaufort Buildings, Savoy, London; and in the 1870s he started the business known as William Odhams. Originally a jobbing printer and newspaper publisher, William Odhams sold the business to his two sons, John Lynch Odhams and William James Baird Odhams, in 1892. The business, then a small printing firm in Hart Street employing about twenty people, became known a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hulton Press
Sir Edward George Warris Hulton (29 November 1906 – 8 October 1988) was a British magazine publisher and writer. Early life Hulton was born to Sir Edward Hulton, 1st Baronet, a newspaper publisher and racehorse owner originally from Manchester, and his second wife, music hall artist, actress and singer Millicent Warris, born Fanny Elizabeth Warriss or Wariss, also known by the stage name Millie Lindon. Educated at Harrow School, Hulton went up to Brasenose College, Oxford, in 1925 but left in December 1926 without a degree. Business and politics Hulton founded the Hulton Press in 1937, buying '' Farmers' Weekly''. The Hulton Press went on to publish '' Leader Magazine'', '' Lilliput'' and the ''Picture Post'', as well as the children's comics ''Eagle'', ''Girl'', '' Robin'', and ''Swift''. During World War II, Hulton was one of the members of the 1941 Committee, a group of British politicians, writers and other people of influence not generally involved with a political par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rotherham
Rotherham () is a large minster and market town in South Yorkshire, England. The town takes its name from the River Rother which then merges with the River Don. The River Don then flows through the town centre. It is the main settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham. Rotherham is also the third largest settlement in South Yorkshire after Sheffield and Doncaster, which it is located between. Traditional industries included glass making and flour milling. Most around the time of the industrial revolution, it was also known as a coal mining town as well as a contributor to the steel industry. The town's historic county is Yorkshire. From 1889 until 1974, the County of York's ridings became counties in their own right, the West Riding of Yorkshire was the town's county while South Yorkshire is its current county. Rotherham had a population of 109,691 in the 2011 census. The borough, governed from the town, had a population of , the most populous district in En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jet-Ace Logan
Jet-Ace Logan was a British comic strip that appeared in '' The Comet'' (1956–1959) and '' Tiger'' (1959–1968), Denis Gifford, ''Encyclopedia of Comic Characters'', Longman, 1987, p. 111 ''Thriller Picture Library'', and the 1969 and 1972 ''Tiger Annuals''. Publication history Mike Butterworth created ''Jet-Ace Logan''. He scripted the first adventure, which was drawn by Geoff Campion, and published in ''The Comet''. All subsequent adventures (approximately 20 in all) appearing in ''The Comet'' were scripted by David Motton,Norman Wright and David Ashford, ''Masters of Fun and Thrills: The British Comic Artists Vol 1'', Norman Wright (pub.), 2008, pp. 14 and drawn by John Gillat. Motton also scripted ''Jet-Ace Logan'' stories for ''Thriller Picture Library'' — namely "Times Five", "Seven Went To Sirius," and "Ten Days To Doom." Other writers contributing scripts included David Motton, Kenneth Bulmer, and Frank S. Pepper; other artists illustrated the character' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiger (British Comics)
''Tiger'' was a weekly British comics periodical published by Amalgamated Press, Fleetway Publications and IPC Magazines from 11 September 1954 to 30 March 1985. The title was initially launched in a large tabloid size to mimic newspapers; while it featured some action-adventure stories ''Tiger'' contained a large number of sport strips. The most famous of these was " Roy of the Rovers", which debuted in the first issue and was the comic's most popular feature, eventually transferring to its own comic in 1975. ''Tiger'' would go on to become one of the company's longest-running titles, with 1,573 issues published before being merged with ''Eagle'' in 1985. Over the course of its run, ''Tiger'' featured columns by numerous famous sports figures, including Ian Botham, Geoff Boycott, Tony Greig, Trevor Francis and Charlie Nicholas. Creation Amalgamated Press had launched ''Lion'' - their first all-new post-war boys title - in 1952, in an attempt to outgun Hulton Press' accla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sun (comics)
''Sun'' was a weekly British comics periodical published by J. B. Allen, Amalgamated Press and Fleetway Publications between 11 November 1947 and 17 October 1959. During this time it was also known as ''Sun Comic'', ''Sun Adventure Weekly'', ''The Cowboy Sun Weekly'', ''The Cowboy Sun'', ''The Sun'' and ''Sun Weekly'' at various points, and ran for 551 issues before merging with ''Lion''. While predominantly featuring Westerns and other historical adventure stories, the title's best-remembered character would be the World War II fighter pilot Battler Britton, who first appeared in 1956 and foreshadowed the popularity of war comics in Britain through the 1960s and 1970s. Creation Sale-based publisher J.B. Allen had launched the first new post-war British comic - '' The Comet'' - in 1946. It had quickly become a success and the company looked to add a companion title. However post-war rationing and austerity meant permission to create new titles was difficult to obtain. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Comet (British Comics)
''The Comet'' was a weekly British comics periodical published by J.B. Allen and later Amalgamated Press and Fleetway Publications from 20 September 1946 to 17 October 1959. Initially a children's newspaper, ''The Comet'' was transformed into a boys' adventure comic in May 1949 by editor Edward Holmes when J.B. Allen were purchased by Amalgamated Press. Also known as ''Comet Comic'', ''The Comet Adventure Weekly'', ''Comet Weekly'' and simply ''Comet'' as various points the title continued until October 1959, reaching 580 issues before being merged with another AP boys' comic, '' Tiger''. Creation After the end of World War II, Sale, Greater Manchester publisher J.B. Allen opted to take advantage of the conflict's impact on story papers and comics. Paper rationing had seen many established pre-war titles fold or merge with other publications, while children's literature had naturally been low priority as cargo on Atlantic convoys, ending importation of American comic books. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paddy Payne
The British weekly boys' comic ''Lion'' was published between 1952 and 1974 by the Amalgamated Press, Fleetway Publications and IPC. The 10,000 Disasters of Dort :Published: May 18, 1968, to November 23, 1968 :Writer: Mike Butterworth :Artists: Luis Bermejo, José Ortiz When Ratta, dictator of Dort, finds his planet has fifty years before being destroyed by its sun he identifies the Earth of 2000 as the only suitable home for his people. To force Earth into agreeing, he announces he will be unleashing ten thousand disasters on Earth. Sure enough, New York is destroyed when Ratta's technology renders all of the metal in the city unstable; Paris is made uninhabitable due to an aggressive alien weed; Melbourne is overran by enlarged animals; tea is used to most of the population of London are transformed into violent maniacs; incredible weaponry is given to the savage Jamali tribesmen of central Arabia; all electricity on Earth is temporarily removed; a brief ice age freezes the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Handkerchief
A handkerchief (; also called a hankie or, historically, a handkercher or a ) is a form of a kerchief or bandanna, typically a hemmed square of thin fabric which can be carried in the pocket or handbag for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one's hands or face, or blowing one's nose. A handkerchief is also sometimes used as a purely decorative accessory in the breast pocket of a suit; it can then be called a pocket square. A handkerchief is also an important accessory in many folk-dances in many regions like the Balkans and the Middle East; an example of a folk-dance featuring handkerchiefs is the Greek Kalamatianós. Modern usage The material of a handkerchief can be symbolic of the socio-economic class of the user, not only because some materials are more expensive, but because some materials are more absorbent and practical for those who use a handkerchief for more than style. Handkerchiefs can be made of cotton, cotton-synthetic blend, synthetic fabric, silk, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wristwatch
A watch is a portable timepiece intended to be carried or worn by a person. It is designed to keep a consistent movement despite the motions caused by the person's activities. A wristwatch is designed to be worn around the wrist, attached by a watch strap or other type of bracelet, including metal bands, leather straps or any other kind of bracelet. A pocket watch is designed for a person to carry in a pocket, often attached to a chain. Watches were developed in the 17th century from spring-powered clocks, which appeared as early as the 14th century. During most of its history the watch was a mechanical device, driven by clockwork, powered by winding a mainspring, and keeping time with an oscillating balance wheel. These are called ''mechanical watches''. In the 1960s the electronic ''quartz watch'' was invented, which was powered by a battery and kept time with a vibrating quartz crystal. By the 1980s the quartz watch had taken over most of the market from the mechani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
